Senior Manager ERP Innovation & Automation

Job Responsibilities

• Support the ERP lead in driving transformation initiatives, process improvements, and solution delivery
• Develop solution concepts for new ERP requirements, process optimizations, integrations, and automations
• Act as a senior expert for ERP-related technology topics, including interfaces, workflows, extensions, and system design
• Contribute hands‑on to technical implementation, configuration, prototyping, scripting, or low‑code development where required
• Identify innovation opportunities in ERP‑supported processes and help translate them into pragmatic solutions
• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders, IT teams, external partners, and software developers
• Support cross‑site harmonization of ERP‑supported business processes and technical standards
• Help evaluate new technologies and approaches that improve efficiency, scalability, and user experience
• Ensure solutions are practical, maintainable, and aligned with operational realities
• Coach colleagues and project teams on ERP capabilities, technical options, and implementation approaches

Job Requirements

• Strong experience in ERP projects or ERP transformation initiatives in international manufacturing environments
• Proven ability to combine business process understanding with technical solution design
• Hands‑on experience with ERP configuration, integrations, automation, or development‑related topics
• Good understanding of APIs, data structures, interfaces, and connected enterprise systems
• Experience with scripting, SQL, low‑code platforms, workflow tools, or application development in enterprise environments
• Strong solution‑oriented mindset with the ability to turn complex requirements into practical implementations
• Ability to support leadership with technical expertise, structured execution, and innovation input
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across business and technical teams
• Preferred: experience with SAP, S/4HANA, MES integration, traceability, supply chain, quality processes, or manufacturing IT environments
• Degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or related field